India, May 27 -- In a major political and legal escalation, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday morning launched simultaneous raids at the residences of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram.

The high-stakes operation spans 12 locations across the state, targets top political figures, and comes just hours after a decisive green light from the Kerala High Court.

Armed with Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, ED officials cordoned off and entered multiple high-profile premises early Wednesday morning. Key raid locations including the former CM's recently rented house at Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram. Reports confirm Mr. Vijayan and his family were present inside wh...